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Sunscreen update
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Dermatology Times
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June 1, 2008
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FDA proposes new rating system; experts recommend products
National report - Dermatologists' summer mantra for patients is "Wear sunscreen." But keeping up with new developments can be challenging.
As the Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the sun and scorched patients arrive with questions, it's time for a review of the latest and best in sun protection.
A significant milestone is the Food and Drug Administration's decision to update regulations for sunscreens sold over the counter.
The agency published a proposed monograph, reviewed comments, revised the monograph and then rereleased it.
The key addition is a four-star UVA rating system, using in vivo and in vitro testing methods.
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